Gridiron Grub: Bring a Taste of the Sea to Your Tailgate

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This succulent, lightly flavored fish dish brings a different nuance to tailgating offerings. A nice surprise for the jaded palate, the sweet and sour sauce pairs well with the haddock or tilapia to create a fusion of Chinese and American ingredients. Also, the caramelized onions add a little extra fun to the already delightful dish. You’ll never go back to frozen fish sticks again.

Blend barbecue sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, chili sauce, ginger, garlic and brown sugar into a smooth marinade in a large mixing bowl. Add salt if desired. Pour 1/4 of the marinade into a separate container. Add onion slices, coat evenly and store in the refrigerator.

Add fish fillets to the remaining marinade and turn gently to coat thoroughly. Store them in a large plastic bag or tupperware container in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

Once at the tailgate, using an oiled metal fish slice, distribute each fillet of fish onto a medium-hot grill. Turn the fillet once until cooked and lightly golden, basting with the marinade as needed.

Simultaneously, place marinated onions into foil packets and grill directly on the flames for about 10 minutes.

Bina Joseph, a resident of Glastonbury, CT is a freelance writer covering all things travel-related in Connecticut.
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